October 26, 2015 Lung cancer drug improves survival in late-stage trial An experimental cancer drug developed by Eli Lilly and Co, touted by some to be the company's next blockbuster, significantly improved survival rates in lung cancer patients.
October 26, 2015 AstraZeneca drug combination on track to fight lung cancer A closely watched immune system-boosting drug cocktail from Britain's AstraZeneca shows promise in advanced lung cancer, despite adverse side effects in a number of patients.
October 26, 2015 Cancer survivors often have poor diets Cancer survivors may be less likely to follow a healthy diet than other people, particularly where leafy greens and whole grains are concerned, a U.S. study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Lung cancer can stay hidden for 20 years before detection, study says Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that lung cancer can remain hidden up to 20 years before it is detectable, suggesting evidence for why the disease is the deadliest form of cancer worldwide.
October 26, 2015 Air pollution in smokers’ homes can reach outdoor levels in worst cities Living with a smoker can be like breathing the air in the world’s most polluted cities, according to a new study from Scotland.
October 26, 2015 Scientists begin testing drugs for gene mutation linked to multiple cancers Scientists have begun clinical trials for the treatment of a gene mutation linked to multiple cancers, reveals a study published Tuesday in the journal Cancer Discovery.
October 26, 2015 New cocktails to test limits of cancer drug pricing New cancer drug cocktails set to reach the market in the next few years will test the limits of premium pricing for life-saving medicines, forcing company executives to consider fresh market strategies.
October 26, 2015 Energy efficiency measures in homes may lead to higher risk of lung cancer Sealing up houses to improve energy efficiency also traps more radon inside and may lead to a higher risk of lung cancer, according to a new study based on modeling.
October 26, 2015 Insurance, income, education tied to survival after lung cancer surgery How long patients survive after surgery to remove lung cancer may depend on factors like insurance, income and education, according to a new study.
October 26, 2015 Michigan man, 22, helps raise over $102G for family of Uber driver battling terminal cancer Seventy-year-old Ken Wayne Broskey has given about 20 rides per day to about 140 people per week for the past five months— but a recent 12-minute ride ended up changing the Michigan man’s life in a way he never expected.
